Director of Finance Planning and Analysis

Job Summary:
The Director of FP&A will lead the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis functions across the organization. This role is responsible for delivering actionable insights to executive leadership, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring financial discipline and transparency in a public company environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning, Financing & Forecasting

• • Work with the CFO regarding M&A and capital markets/bank financings.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Partner with business units to align financial goals with strategic objectives.
  • Develop financial models to support scenario planning and investment decisions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to senior leadership.
  • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis.
  • Support earnings preparation and investor relations with financial data and narratives.

Business Partnership

• • Collaborate with department heads to drive financial accountability and performance.
  • Provide financial guidance on key initiatives, capital investments, and cost optimization.

Process Improvement & Systems

• • Enhance FP&A tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.

Team Leadership

• • Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and analytical rigor.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).

·       10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

·       Experience in a publicly traded company, including exposure to SEC reporting and investor relations.

·       Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

·       Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan) and Excel.

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

·       Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Demands 

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site.   Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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